### Civic Education Lesson Plan for Nursery 1
**Topic:** Care of Belongings (Part II)
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify their belongings and understand the importance of taking care of them.
2. Demonstrate ways to keep their belongings neat and organized.
3. Show respect for both personal and shared belongings.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Small personal items belonging to the students (e.g., toys, crayons, books)
- A few classroom items (e.g., classroom-related items like markers, storybooks)
- Picture cards showing neat and messy examples
- Simple storage containers (boxes, baskets)
- Cleaning wipes or cloths
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#### **Lesson Activities:**
1. **Warm-Up (5 minutes):**
- **Welcome Song:** Begin with a cheerful welcome song to set a positive tone.
- **Circle Time Introduction:** Gather the children in a circle and tell them about the day's topic, using simple language. For example: "Today, we are going to learn about taking care of our things!"
2. **Discussion and Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- **Show and Tell:** Ask each student to pick one personal item they brought and share it with the class. Prompt them with questions like, "What is this?" and "How do you take care of it?"
- **Picture Cards Activity:** Show cards depicting neat and messy examples. Ask students to identify which is neat and which is messy.
- **Hands-On Demonstration:** Use classroom items to demonstrate how to keep things organized. For example, show how to put crayons back in their box or books back on a shelf.
3. **Practical Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Personal Belongings Care:** Provide each student with a small storage container and ask them to place their items inside it neatly.
- **Group Clean-Up Activity:** Assign simple tasks such as wiping the tables or putting toys back in their designated places. Emphasize teamwork.
4. **Story Time (5 minutes):**
- Read a short story about a character who learns to take care of their belongings. Choose a story with colorful illustrations and simple language. Discuss what the character did to keep their belongings tidy.
5. **Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**
- **Discussion:** Recap what was learned. Ask students, "Why is it important to take care of our things?" Encourage them to share their thoughts.
- **Thank You Song:** End with a thank you song or a goodbye song to end the lesson on a happy note.
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#### **Assessment:**
- **Observation:** Throughout the lesson, observe students’ participation and their efforts in taking care of their belongings during the practical activity.
- **Questioning:** Ask simple questions about the importance of caring for belongings and note students’ responses.
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#### **Extension Activities:**
- **Home Connection:** Send a note or an activity sheet home with students that encourages parents to involve their children in taking care of their things at home.
- **Continued Practice:** Incorporate daily routines in the classroom where students practice organizing and taking care of their belongings.
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#### **Reflection:**
After the lesson, note any areas where students showed particular interest or needed more guidance. Use this to inform future lessons on related topics.
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This lesson plan should help young students in Nursery 1 understand the importance of and how to care for their belongings through interactive and playful activities.